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Zsh for HumansOh My Zsh

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Best for: Zsh users who want a finished shell configuration without assembling plugins

Best for: Configuration framework for Zsh with hundreds of plugins and themes

Free

Free and open source.

 Free

Free and open source under the MIT licence.

macOS, Linux, Command line macOS, Linux, Command line
  • Works out of the box with little configuration
  • Autosuggestions, completion and history search integrated together
  • Can be tried in Docker first
  • Hundreds of ready-made plugins and themes enabled from one config line
  • Single-command install and update
  • Very limited support with no new features planned
  • Most bugs will go unfixed
  • Opinionated setup that is less flexible than assembling your own
  • Loading many plugins visibly slows shell startup
  • Encourages copying a configuration you do not understand
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License not stated License: MIT
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Offline features available Not stated if it works offline

Sources

Catalog checked October 1, 2026

Sources

Catalog checked September 22, 2026

“Not stated” means we have not confirmed it. Features can vary by device and plan.